Staff Writer- August von Seth As the semester draws to a close, many students around campus are scrambling to meet deadlines and perform well on upcoming exams. To alleviate some of the resultant stress, Gustavus is once again altering the traditional schedule in the last week before Christmas break: on Dec. 16th, the last day of fall semester classes, the Cafeteria will remain open longer … Continue reading Reading Day Sets Students Up for Success

Staff Writer- Ethan LaLumiere Winter break is coming up fast, and that means many Gusties will have a chance to go home, see family and friends, and maybe take a break from the hectic nature of December at Gustavus. However, it also means more snow, less sunlight, more sickness, and fewer chances to see Gustavus friends. To cope with this, everyone uses their own strategy, … Continue reading Winter Break: Advice for Starting the New Year

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Coming up this weekend is one of Gustavus’s most popular yearly events: Christmas in Christ Chapel (CinCC). Services will be this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6 at 7:30 p.m., with an additional 2:30 p.m. show on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7. Tickets are currently sold out for all three services. However, the Saturday evening service will be livestreamed for free on … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel Brings Hope

Staff Writer- August von Seth On Thursday, Dec. 11th at 11.30 a.m., the Office of Marketing and Communication will organize its 84th St. Lucia celebration in Christ Chapel. The oldest continuous holiday tradition at Gustavus, it is a distinct part of the college’s Swedish roots. “The message is that we can all be a light in the world for someone else. Rooted in Swedish and … Continue reading St. Lucia Festival Lights Up Campus

News Editor- Jenna Anderson Following last year’s catastrophe at the St. Peter Turkey farm, the city council thought that they were ready for anything the turkeys might throw their way. They even went so far as to pass City Ordinance 11272025 for the regulation of suspected Turkey Turnover. Select community members were trained on what to do in the event of another mass escape. They … Continue reading Fowl Play Suspected: The Disappearance of Farmer Carne Ivore

Staff Writer- Ethan Lalumiere With job market barriers becoming increasingly difficult to overcome, networking and post-graduation preparation are an absolute must. The Center for Career Development is ready to help with exactly that.  “We have people that help students with resumes, cover letters, personal statements, LinkedIn, and mock interviews. They help you search for jobs, gap year jobs, internships, and research. You can come in … Continue reading Deep Dive into the Center for Career Development

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill This upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 18th, the Gustavus History Department will be hosting a visiting professor for a lecture open to all students. Titled “Agitate, Agitate, Agitate: Music, Art, and Economics in the History Classroom,” it will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room.  The speaker will be Dr. Walter Greason, a professor of history at Macalester … Continue reading Guest Lecture Explores an Interdisciplinary Perspective of the History Classroom

Staff Writer- August von Seth Throughout next week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Office of Advancement will be facilitating Gustie Gratitude Week in the Evelyn Young Dining Room, an initiative that allows students to express appreciation to those who help them complete their higher education. Concretely, students are welcome to send Gustie Gratitude Grams to individuals—particularly those on campus—who they feel are supporting … Continue reading Gusties Give Thanks During Gustie Gratitude Week

Staff Writer- August von Seth On Wednesday, Nov. 12th, classes held between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. will be cancelled to make room for Advising Day, a series of events primarily organized to aid students in their academic and professional development. Most departments at Gustavus will participate in one form or another, hosting a variety of attractions, including workshops, talks, and games—all unique to each … Continue reading Advising Day Provides Support for Students

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Every student at Gustavus has had a different experience. Different families, schools, fields of study, and life experiences contribute to their experience of their time at college. First Forward+ Week is an event celebrating the diversity of experiences at Gustavus Adolphus College. It highlights first-generation students (those whose parents haven’t completed a college degree), adoptees, internationals, multilingual students, and more.  First … Continue reading First Forward+ Week Celebrates First Generation Students